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The new name the mechanical
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The ultimate chronograph
A powerful, unique and quintessential design, masterfully
reinterpreted. A selfwinding chronograph movement entirely
developed and crafted in the brand workshops. A stunning
presence on the wrist distinguished by a blend of strength and
elegance. Breitling has created a highly exclusive version of its
leading Chronomat model, which is asserting itself more
forcefully than ever as the benchmark in the field of mechanical
chronographs. Equipped with the very first 100% in-house
chronograph movement, the Chronomat B01 majestically
heralds Breitlings grand entrance into the selective circle of
genuine watch movement manufacturers. Designed to guarantee
maximum precision, reliability and functionality, it represents
the culmination of the long-running quest for performance
characteristic of Breitling instruments for professionals.
Crafted with extreme concern for details, this flagship luxury
model is bound to delight devotees of fine timepieces born
to accomplish great feats. Chronomat B01: the mechanical
chronograph has a new name.
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A perfect fuselage
Ideally melding form and function has been Breitlings
consistent goal in developing its instruments for professionals.
Such is the ever-present challenge brilliantly taken up by the
brand designers. In the Chronomat B01, this subtle balance is
pushed to a whole new level. Built to guarantee a high degree
of sturdiness, watertightness and shock resistance, the case
features a new elongated profile that smoothly molds the wrist.
The unidirectional rotating bezel an essential companion in
measuring flight or dive times is adorned with exclusive
engraved numerals ensuring excellent readability while
endowing the chronograph with an eminently recognizable
face. Available in hour-marker or Roman numeral versions, the
dials display their information with great clarity in a clever play
on colors, materials and depth effects that contributes to
enhancing their visibility. The supple, ultra-sporty bracelets
are equipped with mobile lugs guaranteeing optimal fit and
comfort. Visual pleasure and functionality are thus combined in
every detail of the finishing exactly like a streamlined aircraft
fuselage slicing through the air.
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An exceptional motor
Endowed with an original and innovative architecture,
Caliber B01 embodies all the wealth of experience gained by
Breitling in its chronograph stronghold since 1884. The brand
undeniably played a major role in the development of this type
of instrument. When presenting the first wristworn chronographs
in 1915, the founders son Gaston Breitling had the ingenious
idea of creating a pushpiece to handle the three chronograph
functions (start, stop and reset) that would be separate from
the crown. This marked the birth of the first independent
pushpiece. In 1923, he perfected this system by separating the
start/stop functions controlled by the pushpiece at 2 oclock
from the reset function activated by the crown a patented
innovation that enabled the users to add up several consecutive
times without needing to return the hands to zero. In 1934, Willy
Breitling, representing the third generation of the family firm,
set the finishing touch to the modern face of the chronograph
by creating a second independent pushpiece reserved exclusively
for resetting. In 1969, the firm rose to one of the greatest
20th century watchmaking challenges by launching the first
selfwinding chronograph movement, the Chrono-Matic
Caliber 11. The advent of Caliber B01 now marks an historic
turning point that sees Breitling join the prestigious ranks of
the rare watch companies to possess their very own mechanical
chronograph movement. A major accomplishment that is also a
springboard towards the future.
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Refined aesthetic appeal
From overall design through to the slightest finishing details,
the Chronomat B01 reveals a constant concern for aesthetic
sophistication that earns it a place of its own within the
chronograph world. Few watches successfully marry a technical
vocation with such an innate sense of elegance. The subtly
designed volumes and proportions of the case are highlighted
by a meticulous polishing expressing the full measure of the
craftsmans dexterity. The circle of engraved numerals with
their vigorous upstrokes and downstrokes features a depth
effect and a matt finish that make a striking contrast with the
polished surface of the bezel. The dials with hour-markers
or Roman numerals are adorned with an unusual geometric
design characterized by a gridwork pattern that is subtly
revealed as the light plays over it. They come in a broad choice
of refined colors that are matt or metallic, understated or bold,thereby lending each model its unique character. The Pilot
bracelet with its slanted-cut polished links adds a particularly
dynamic touch on the wrist, while the straps cut from the finest
leather strike a resolutely sporting chic note.
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The Chronomat B01 is available in four versions: all-steel,
steel with a bezel bearing four solid gold quarter-hour markers;
steel with a gold bezel, and all-gold. The precious metal comes
exclusively in the warm, modern glow of 18K rose gold (4N).
The dials are graced with sophisticated details such as diamond-
polished hands, finely-turned totalizers and hand-applied
numerals and hour-markers. The Roman numerals create an
original effect playing with the circles of the totalizers and
the square grid-patterned zone. The four applied quarter-hour
markers on the bezel feature a convex profile ensuring a
silky-smooth feel. Displaying a characteristic flair for detail,
Breitling has opted to facilitate handling by slightly lowering
the upper surface of the bezel on the side where the finger
rests when performing the unidirectional rotation.
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A movement cut out for greatness
Reliable, sturdy, precise: Caliber B01 ideally embodies the entire
philosophy of the Breitling chronograph. Equipped with a
column-wheel device, the hallmark of the finest mechanical
chronograph movements, it is distinguished by its vertical
coupling clutch ensuring perfectly clean start-ups with no
jump of the hand. Its over 70-hour power reserve a decidedly
user-friendly feature guarantees steady regularity of rate
by optimizing the force of the mainspring. Breitling has also
equipped Caliber B01 with resolutely innovative characteristics
serving to facilitate both its production and use. The patented
self-centering device for the resetting hammers does away
with the need for the traditional correction individually
performed by a watchmaker on each movement. The exclusive
index-assembly system means the watch rate can be rapidly
personalized to suit each owner. Designed to ensure optimal
functionality and security in everyday conditions, Caliber B01
has an instant date-change calendar that can be adjusted at
any time, with no risk of damaging the movement. The
chronograph mechanism has also been built in such a way as
to eliminate the risks of impairment due to inappropriate
handling. The intelligent architecture of the integrated yet
fairly modular movement affords significant advantages in
terms of assembly and maintenance.
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Movement
Breitling Caliber B01, officially chronometer-certified by the CO
47 jewels. 1/4th of a second chronograph, 30-minute and 12-h
Case
Steel, two-tone, steel & gold or 18K rose gold. Water-resistant
to 100 meters (330 feet/10 bars). Screw-locked crown. Screw-
bezel. Cambered sapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides
Dials
Steel version: Antarctica white, Pearl, Onyx black, Riviera blu
Gray Pearl, Gray Pea rl Diamond, Mirage red, Carbon black, A
Two-tone, steel & gold, 18K rose gold versions: Antarctica wh
blue, Sierra silver, Mirage red, Amber, Metallica brown.
Straps/bracelet
Barenia leather, crocodile leather, Ocean Racer, Diver Pro II /P
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The pictures can be consulted on:
www.breitling.com/chronomatb01
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ALTER THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MODIFY THE DESIGN OF ALL ITS MODELS.
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03/2009 PRINTED IN SWITZERLAND 2009 BREITLING SA